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6.5 months baby boy
My baby is 6.5 months old.. and he is presently on farmula and once a day cerelac (he is still developing a taste for it)..
He has passed very very hard stools from the last 3 times (once in 2-3 days).. he applies a lot of pressure while passing stool and cries also..
What should be done??
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As the baby is above 6 months u should start semisolid food .
For immediate relief of hard stools you can use glycerine suppository.
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Dr. Devaraja
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Give him green leafy vegetables and good hydration will help in softening the stools
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